Inventory Manager/Analyst

Dilawri Group of Companies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted employee vehicle purchase

Coaching & training programs

Comprehensive health & dental plans

Employee wellness & assistance

Job summary

Dilawri Group of Companies is seeking an Inventory Manager/Analyst to drive inventory strategy across multiple dealerships in Canada. You will perform forecasting, optimization, and strategic ordering to improve turn and reduce aging units, reporting to the Director of Operations.

The role emphasizes analytics, cross-store collaboration, and continuous process improvement with a focus on market demand and dealer partnerships. The position offers a salary range of $80,000–$100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance preferred.
• 3–5 years of inventory management or data analysis experience.
• Strong forecasting, reporting, and data interpretation skills.
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with inventory systems required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inventory mix and ordering recommendations.
• Oversee allocation to optimize cross-store inventory distribution.
• Coordinate dealer trades to improve availability and reduce aging.
• Forecasting models and reporting to support regional decisions.
• Support build configurations and factory ordering decisions.
• Improve inventory processes and reporting accuracy across locations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Inventory management experience

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance

Tools

Excel

DMS / Inventory systems

Job description

Join Canada’s Largest Automotive Group

If you are looking to grow your career with an organization driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an environment where people are supported and empowered to succeed.

Dilawri Overview

Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Dilawri operates over 80 franchised dealerships, representing more than 35 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, DC.

With a team of more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Our values of Excellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back guide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities.

Position Overview

Dilawri Group of Companies is seeking an Inventory Manager/Analyst to support inventory strategy and performance across multiple dealerships. Reporting to the Director of Operation this role is responsible for driving data-informed inventory decisions, optimizing supply, and supporting dealership leadership with strategic ordering and configuration planning.

The position plays a key role in improving inventory turn, reducing aging, and aligning inventory with market demand through analytics, forecasting, and cross-store collaboration.

The expected pay for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 annually.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inventory mix and ordering recommendations based on sales trends and market demand.
• Oversee allocation management to ensure optimal distribution of inventory across stores.
• Identify and coordinate dealer trades and shared inventory opportunities to improve availability and reduce aging units.
• Perform market day supply analysis to support inventory balancing and turn performance.
• Track and report on RDR and VMP performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Monitor CPO performance and aging inventory, recommending pricing or disposition strategies.
• Lead van and specialty inventory strategy to align with business needs and demand.
• Develop forecasting models and inventory reporting to support decision-making at the store and regional level.
• Partner with dealership leadership to support build configurations and factory ordering decisions.
• Continuously improve inventory processes and reporting accuracy across all locations.

Qualifications Required

• Post‑secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in inventory management, automotive operations, or data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, reporting, and data interpretation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with DMS or inventory systems.
• Solid understanding of automotive inventory lifecycle and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to support multiple stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license (if required).
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

About Dilawri

In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include:

• Discounted employee vehicle purchase program
• Job‑specific coaching & training programs
• Comprehensive health & dental plans
• Employee wellness & assistance programs
• Employee social events

Build your career with a team that is driven by excellence, integrity and innovation.

Discover Dilawri.